Award

End Effector Testing

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for "End Effector Testing" in the Machine Tools industry category. The contract was awarded to FerRobotics to test three end effectors for the AMRC over a series of agreed trials at F2050 in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a single source authorisation, and the award stage was finalised on 31st March 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 18th March 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 28th August 2026. The total contract value is £137,701.68.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in machine tools and robotics testing. The contract's value and duration provide a stable revenue stream and establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Sheffield. Businesses in the SME category that possess the technical ability to conduct trials and testing of machine tools will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End Effector Testing

Notice Description

Three end effectors for the AMRC to test over a series of agreed trials at F2050.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18e96a95-97a2-43a0-b971-1eb58b9d6f06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282c526-4ebc-46b9-ba82-b76433e0cebf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,701 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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